Are you a non-profit in the City providing services to youth? – Then you can apply for a Youth Services Grant up to $5,000 to help towards equipment, qualifying program costs, and more.

I want to thank Youth Services Commissioner Maria Gonzales-Jackson for reminding us all of this grant in a recent Regular Meeting – You can read the details in the related Youth Services Funding Application available from the Youth Services Commission page, but the gist is:

  • The Commission accepts applications during two application windows each year: January/ February and September/ October

  • They then review applications and award grants following each application window: A set in April and a set in December.

  • There’s some basic paperwork to support your 501(c)(3) status and non-profit finances

  • As well as a description of your program and the particular use for the applied-for funds

  • Once awarded, you’ll need to make the approved purchase and provide related receipts for the reimbursement

This can be a great way for a sports non-profit to refresh their gear, or an after-school non-profit to get program materials, or youth recreational non-profit to support an educational trip, etc.

A hearty thanks to the youth non-profits out there for supporting our community’s kids, and check out the above information for more info – many may not of heard of it and it can be a big help to programs in need.

Thank you also to the Youth Services Commission members for their service to our City, and if you’d be interested to join their efforts, please reach out to the contact information on the Commission’s page and link up with others looking to make a difference in our town!